P D F
Playtime•Downtime•Family time
Welcome to P.S. 116's first PDF email blast!
From time to time, we will send you timely and relevant
PDF news articles, research, and information.
For our first edition, we would like to share with you two important articles
that stress the importance of downtime. Did you know that downtime is just as critical to a child's brain development as nutrition, school, playtime, and quality family time?
Read below to find out more!
The Benefits of Downtime: Why Learners’ Brains
Need a Break
Research shows that time off-task is important for proper brain function and health.
Teach Kids to Daydream
Mental downtime makes people
more creative and less anxious.